freefall
US /ˌfriːˈfɑːl/
UK /ˌfriːˈfɔːl/
名詞
自由落體, 暴跌
the downward movement of something under the force of gravity only
範例:
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The skydiver experienced a long period of freefall before deploying his parachute.
跳傘員在打開降落傘之前經歷了長時間的自由落體。
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The economy went into freefall after the crisis.
危機後，經濟陷入自由落體。
動詞
自由落體, 暴跌
to fall freely under the force of gravity
範例:
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The markets began to freefall as investors panicked.
隨著投資者恐慌，市場開始自由落體。
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The plane seemed to freefall for a few terrifying seconds.
飛機似乎自由落體了幾秒鐘，令人恐懼。